Exam 4: Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Briefly explain the justice approach to ethics and then explain the three types of justice.

Ken cannot understand why it is any of his company's business that he sometimes sneaks a cigarette in the stairway or restroom.Yes, it is against company policy, but it is his choice.The company asserts that they have the right to make such policies because secondhand smoke from cigarettes is harmful to everyone, not "just" the smoker.The company's reasoning is most consistent with the ______ approach.

Define the postconventional stage of moral reasoning.

The __________ approach to ethical decision making sidesteps debates about what is right, good, or just and bases decisions on prevailing standards of the profession and the larger society, taking the interests of all stakeholders into account.

Lisa knows she should be working and not reading a novel.She also knows that she can usually hear her boss approach, since he has a large and noisy ring of keys.She decides to go ahead and read rather than work, reasoning that she can hear her boss approach and turn to her computer screen as he nears her cube.What level of moral reasoning does Lisa exhibit?

Stakeholder mapping helps managers identify or prioritize the key stakeholders related to a specific issue or project.

Sustainability refers to the ability to generate wealth without compromising environmental responsibility and social stewardship, thus meeting the current and future needs of stakeholders while preserving the environment and society so that future generations can meet their needs as well.

On an organizational level, what might be expected from individuals at the conventional state of moral reasoning?

Define ethics.

What is corporate social responsibility? Why is it considered a difficult concept to grasp?

According to research conducted by Adam Grant, the best predictor of a team's effectiveness is incentives such as bonuses and vacation time.

Define the justice approach to moral reasoning.

Corporate social responsibility is management's obligation to make choices and take actions that will contribute to the welfare and interests of society, not just the organization.

The utilitarian approach to ethical decision making sidesteps debates about what is right, good, or just and bases decisions on prevailing standards of the profession and the larger society, taking the interests of all stakeholders into account.

Define the individualism approach to moral reasoning.

The concept of _____ refers to following organizational policies and practices that both enhance the economic success of a company and advance the economic and social conditions of the communities in which the company operates.

Define the moral rights approach to moral reasoning.

Statements that define fundamental values and reference organizational responsibilities, quality of products, and treatment of employees are often called ______.

Define the practical approach to moral reasoning.

Define distributive justice.